Toyota Celica (2002 – 2006) vs Porsche Boxster (2002 – 2005): specs compared
The Porsche Boxster is the more powerful of the two, with up to 228 hp against 192 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.4 s against 7.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 253 km/h against 225 km/h. The Toyota Celica uses less fuel, from 7.7 L/100 km against 9.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,075 kg against 1,275 kg.
| Specification |
Toyota
Celica
2002 – 2006
|
Porsche
Boxster
2002 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2006 | 2002 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 143 – 192 hp | 228 hp |
| Torque | 170 – 180 Nm | 260 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.4 – 8.7 s | 6.4 – 7.3 s |
| Top speed | 205 – 225 km/h | 248 – 253 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.7 – 8.4 L/100 km | 9.7 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,351 mm | 4,315 mm |
| Width | 1,735 – 1,740 mm | 1,778 mm |
| Height | 1,316 – 1,321 mm | 1,290 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,416 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,075 – 1,115 kg | 1,275 – 1,330 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.